A cup of coffee on an early workday morning or Sunday afternoon - is there anything else you need to cheer you up and get a boost of energy. The presence of a huge number of models of coffee makers in stores makes it easy to choose the most preferred option.
In order to save time spent in front of the shelf of the shopping center and listen to the advisory reviews of consultants, all the important aspects are presented and described, on the basis of which a reasonable choice of the best model for the house is possible.
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Types of Coffee Makers
The preparation of coffee in coffee makers is carried out according to completely different methods, as a result of which the same type of coffee will have a distinct taste. In total, 5 typical models are distinguished:
- Electric Turks.
- Carob coffee makers - espresso.
- Drip machines (Americano).
- Geyser (percolation) coffee machines.
- Combined models with different cooking methods.
The first type is brewing on an analogue of the well-known Turk with one exception: if an ordinary Turk is a device installed on a gas or electric stove, then the electric turret with its functionality resembles an electric kettle. Having poured the main ingredient and filled it with water, then you should turn on the electric Turk and observe the boiling of the drink. The whole cooking process is manual.
The espresso machine has a more automated preparation process, some models of which are able to fully take on the functions of brewing coffee. Unlike Turks, water and coffee are filled in different containers, and the method of preparation itself consists in the influence of steam under high pressure on ground coffee. Passing through the pulverized mass, the steam extracts a larger amount of coffee substance. In addition, the carob coffee maker is famous for the formation of the beloved foam.
Most carob coffee makers, in addition to traditional coffee, allow you to cook a variety of variations: latte, cappuccino, etc.
The drip type of machines (americano) is based on the principle of passing hot water through coffee, after which the suspension enters a special filter. In this case, water heated to a state of steam does not act directly, but in the form of drops falling on ground coffee grains and having a temperature of about 85-95 degrees.
The geyser coffee maker operates on a principle similar to that of the American machine, with one exception: instead of dripping, water heated to boiling, expanding, passes under high pressure through a container of coffee, after which, while continuing to boil and expand, it is pushed further and enters the final "instance" - the coffee pot himself.
Similar machines are also good for making Americano, but a significant drawback, along with drip machines, is the suspension in the liquid, since in both cases hot water passes directly through the ground coffee, dragging the particles along with it.
In addition to differences in preparation, coffee machines are usually distinguished by the type of coffee, or more precisely, its initial state, with which the machine "works":
- Ground coffee.
- Capsule coffee.
- Tableted coffee (pads).
Pods are ground roasted coffee formed into a tablet weighing 7 grams. Making coffee using pads is possible both with the machines presented above, and with separately produced pendant coffee makers, which, by the way, are extremely jealous of tablets and refuel only with pads of individual manufacturers.
Coffee in capsules is the same ground coffee, hermetically sealed in a shell, which is pierced in a coffee machine and then removed. An undoubted disadvantage is the appearance of excess waste that is absent in other cooking methods. There is a separate type of capsule coffee machines that work with coffee exclusively capsule type.
Despite the presence on the market of capsular and pod coffee makers, they do not gain much popularity due to limited use.
Advantages and disadvantages over each other
The most popular in the acquisition are coffee makers of the carob type, the principle of operation of which is significantly different from other varieties of coffee machines. The reason for this is the brewing method.
While other coffee makers (drip, geyser and others) initially go through the boiling stage of the water, the carob coffee machine “works” with the steam generated when the liquid passes through the pipes with a heating element and enters the coffee tray under high pressure.
Such technology ensures the absence of coffee precipitation, and only the coffee substance itself gets into the cup “at the exit”. An additional plus to this is a large degree of extraction (extraction of aromatic and flavoring substances from ground grains), which makes the drink more saturated.
When choosing which type of coffee to use as an ingredient for brewing - ground, tablet, or capsule, the solution should be tilted toward the most convenient one according to various criteria: the need and degree of purification after use, time costs, financial capabilities, and more.
An additional saving of time is the purchase of an espresso machine, since Turks, geyser and drip coffee machines require boiling a large amount of water and only then proceed to brewing.
How to choose
Having decided on the type of machine, the next dilemma of choice is technical specifications, such as:
- the power of the heating element is the rate at which boiling water occurs;
- pump pressure - an indicator of the speed of preparation of consistency;
- the presence and type of filter - affects the concentration of suspension in coffee;
- the volume of the compartment of the coffee maker for ground coffee (its coffee pot), as well as the milk tank, if one is optionally included;
- the possibility of making coffee with milk (cappuccino, etc.), as well as the level of automation of this process;
- the possibility of simultaneous preparation of several cups of coffee;
- additional settings: temperature and / or pressure control, anti-drip system, digital or touch display, case and coffee pot material, delayed start and duration control function, etc.
Rating of the best coffee makers
If thoughts still prevent you from choosing the most suitable model, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the list of the best coffee makers, selected taking into account various factors. So, in a couple of cases, the emphasis is on functionality and quality, while other models are selected based on the traditional ratio of price and quality:
- Polaris PCM 1519AE;
- De’Longhi ECAM 350.35;
- Polaris PCM 0210;
- VITEK VT-1514.
Polaris PCM 1519AE
A horn coffee machine that works only with ground coffee and is able to prepare cappuccino and other milk-containing varieties of coffee in automatic mode. The 1350 W PCM 1519AE has earned respect in the market due to its excellent build quality, extremely simple control interface and acceptable noise during operation.
The volume of the water tank is 1.3 liters. The device is equipped with an indication of inclusion, water level and is equipped with a removable tray for droplet assembly. It is one of the best options for making coffee at home: power, technical advantages over other models and reasonable price - a short list of the main advantages of the coffee machine.
The cost of a coffee maker excluding delivery is about 7-8 thousand rubles.
De’Longhi ECAM 350.35
Delonge, being one of the leaders in the coffee machine market, in most of its products adheres to the policy of maximum configuration in order to fully provide its customers, despite the rapidly growing price tags due to this. ECAM 350.35 - premium technology with a capacity of 1.45 kW and a volume of 1.8 liters has the following characteristics:
- the possibility of simultaneously preparing two cups;
- power of 1.45 kW;
- 1.8 liter;
- the ability to work only with ground coffee;
- dosage of portions of hot water supplied.
As additional key features distinguish:
- pre-wetting coffee;
- self-cleaning and energy-saving functions;
- the presence of a digital display and an on timer;
- automatic preparation of cappuccino with the possibility of manual control thanks to the “quick steam” functions and the “panarello” nozzle for the formation of thick foam, etc.
The functionality of the coffee maker includes the ability to grind coffee, offering 13 different degrees of grinding, and the capacity of the tank for beans with a volume of 300 g. The cost of the De Longhi ECAM350.35.W coffee machine varies with an unprecedented rate of 37 to 49 thousand rubles. The spread of prices lies in the place of assembly: in Russian or foreign factories.
Polaris PCM 0210
PCM 0210 is an inexpensive drip coffee maker with a price tag of 1 thousand rubles and the following characteristics:
- power of 450 watts;
- a volume of a water tank of 200 ml;
- removable filter obtained after cooking liquid;
- weighing 0.6 kg (thanks to the plastic case).
The device does not cause any problems with the analysis of the principle of operation.
An unusual advantage of the configuration is 2 ceramic cups that perfectly match with a coffee maker, as well as a measuring spoon for filling up the required amount of ground coffee.
Comes in two colors: black and white. Notes for the sake of, it is recommended to lean towards the acquisition of the first option due to a more attractive design.
VITEK VT-1514
VT-1514 is another representative of the “golden mean” among espresso coffee machines. Having a heating element with a power of 1.3 kW on hand, it’s capable of preparing a pleasant cup of coffee, spending a fair amount of time on it. The capacity of the water container is 1.5 liters.
Available in a single black color, which, thanks to a combination with shiny metal, will successfully take its place in any kitchen. Making coffee is possible only from ground substance, work with capsules and pads is not provided.
The advantages include the quality of the automatic cappuccino machine, quiet operation and the function of automatic shutdown and self-cleaning.
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| Title | Polaris PCM 1519AE | De’Longhi ECAM 350.35 | Polaris PCM 0210 | VITEK VT-1514 |
| Type of | espresso, semi-automatic preparation | espresso automatic | drip | espresso, semi-automatic preparation |
| Used coffee | ground | ground | ground | ground |
| Possibility of making cappuccino | yes, automatic cooking | yes, automatic cooking | no | yes, automatic cooking |
| Automatic decalcification | no | there is | no | there is |
| Body material | plastic | plastic | plastic | plastic |
| Price | from 7300 rub. | from 44000 rub. | from 1000 rub. | from 15000 rub. |
